Primary psoas abscess due to Streptococcus milleri

Volume: 7, Issue: 1, Pages: 7 - 7
Published: Jan 1, 2008
Abstract
Primary Psoas abscess (PPA) is an infrequent clinical entity with obscure pathogenesis and vague clinical presentation. High index of clinical suspicion is required for the diagnosis of psoas abscess. We also emphasises the importance of bacteriological confirmation of microorganism involved, although Staphylococcus aureus remains the commonest pathogen. We report an extremely rare case of PPA caused by Streptococcus milleri. Only one case has...
Paper Details
Title
Primary psoas abscess due to Streptococcus milleri
Published Date
Jan 1, 2008
Volume
7
Issue
1
Pages
7 - 7
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